Bryn Hughes is a multi-award winning Sheffield based artist.

Examples of Bryn's Architectural, City and Townscape work.

Bryn Hughes and his paintings are
well known in and around Sheffield

Life for Bryn started in the small mining village of Tonmawr at the top of the Pelenna Valley in South Wales. Before his fourth year, his family moved a few miles away to Neath. His artistic talents were recognised early, winning many competitions for his artwork throughout his primary and grammar school years in Neath.

In the early 60’s Bryn left Neath in his beloved Wales to study at the University of Sheffield. Success followed him, winning prizes for design and draughtsmanship, as well as sporting trophies for achievements on the rugby field.

After obtaining his degree, Sheffield became Bryn’s home. Beginning work, marrying and starting a family here. He also represented the City at rugby for 10 years. When he retired from architecture, Bryn dedicated himself full-time to his art, working with vigour, from his cottage workroom, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. For nearly a decade he painted and travelled more than ever and his work was awarded several medals and prizes at exhibitions and art shows.

In 2023, Bryn decided to retire from painting and handed the running of his website over to one of his daughters, Sian (sianvernon.co.uk). Today, he is enjoying retirement and loves hearing that people still enjoy his paintings.

Awards and Prizes

Bryn's painting and art print collections include:

Sheffield Watercolour Paintings

Architectural and cityscape

Before his second retirement in 2023, Bryn was a prolific artist. He loved nothing more than finding a vantage point, sitting down and painting an impression of the scene right in front of him.

When time or the location didn't allow, Bryn would create a few quick sketches and take some photos. Then, back at home he would use them as reference and paint a new original piece.

The Travelling Artist

paintings and prints from around the world

Harking back to the time of 'The Grand Tour', Bryn increasingly visited the 'Continent'. Armed with his sketchbook, favourite pens and watercolour paints, he documented his adventures.

The Travelling Artist collection includes artwork from France, Italy (Venice, Tuscany and Rome), Spain, Mallorca, Madeira, the United States and nearer locations like London, Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, St Ives, Weymouth, Portland, Tenby and Edinburgh.

Mixed Media Art

Vibrant and complementary paintings

Whilst Bryn has a very recognisable and collectable 'pen and watercolour' style, he isn’t constrained by this one approach to making art.

He has enjoyed experimenting with lots of different approaches and media. Some of his most distinctive work are his acrylics, mixed media, iPad/tablet and digital art.

Bryn's Painting / Art Blog

sketches, art UPDATES and painting news

Some of an artists' most interesting work can be found in their sketchbooks. Bryn has shared many of his ideas and preliminary work via his art blog.

Using his Art Blog, he has also highlighted the work of other artists, events and exhibitions.